Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
In Context
18Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.
20Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.
Cross References
Job 19:16At my cry my servant gives me no answer, and I have to make a prayer to him.
Proverbs 30:22A servant when he becomes a king; a man without sense when his wealth is increased;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:19
Miscellaneous Maxims. 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. See here, I. The misery of the people that want a settled ministry: Where there is no vision, no prophet to expound the law, no priest or Levite to teach the good knowledge of the Lord, no means of grace, the word of the Lord is scarce, there is no open vision ( 1 Sam. iii. 1 ), where it is so the people perish; the word has many significations, any of which will apply here. 1. The people are made naked,… Read the whole commentary →